My surgery date was 07/05/2007. I had lost about 40 lbs before christmas...then during the holidays I found myself eating everything that I was not suppose to. I did not get full either. My 2nd band adjustment had been done in October and I missed the one in December..partly because I knew I had been bad...

So, I went for the 3rd adjustment about 1 1/2 weeks ago. THIS TIME...well, now I really have to chew chew chew, sometimes the food hurts when it goes down, until it passes ( I guess) and I espicially notice in the mornings if I eat something to greasy or spicy...I vomit!! THIS has never been like that. Although I am glad it is boosting my wt loss...DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THIS IS HOW IT IS SUPPOSE TO BE?? I HAVE MY FEELINGS THAT IT IS FINALLY ADJUSTED RIGHT...BUT WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHERS...

I AM EATING MAYBE ONLY A CUP FULL OF FOOD AT A TIME AND OF COURSE MY VITAMINS AND PROTEIN SHAKE.

thanks so much

CATHY

I would like to say what you are going through is not normal but unfortunately you are on the right track. I am 4 months post op down 40 pounds and I have had 3 fills. Each fill gets me closer to that sweet spot that ever lapbander wants to be at.... the one where you eat very little and are dropping pounds. Since surgery I have not been able to eat in the mornings so I opt for protein shake. If I try to eat to early I either vomit or slime both are not fun. I would be concerned if you feel like everthing is getting stuck or you can't keep anything down. I can tell you that if I don't chew enough or if the protein I am eating is to dry it does feel like it is tight but it will pass. After my fills it usually takes me a week or so to get back to spicy food... greasy food doesn't agree with me at all. I hope this helps and it sounds like you are headed towards your goal.

Bobi

Yep, you're about there I'd say. Now you have REALLY got to listen to your body. You REALLY have to slow down. You really have to take small bites and chew chew chew. If you don't...well, you know the consequences. This is where that old learning curve rears its ugly head. Your band is now finally working for you....now YOU have to work WITH the band!

Thank you guys so much, that really makes me feel much better! I am looking forward to dropping more wt!!

ive only had one fill and i can eat normal like i used to before surgery so when i go for my doctors visit on the 26th i think that i will ask for another fill. i have lost 33 pounds since surgery which was on nov.19th so that isnt bad but i would like to have more restriction.

andrea